Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
News of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's surprise 2018 midterm primary win of New York's 14th Congressional District surprised politicos and ushered in a wave of wins for Democrats on election day. Commonly referred to as AOC, Ocasio-Cortez was born October 13, 1989 in the Bronx, New York. Her progressive platform and social media following has made her one of the most popular members of the Democratic Party. She has been a vocal supporter of Medicare for All, the Green New Deal and other progressive agenda items.
AOC Blasts Dems Who 'Mischaracterized' Ilhan Omar's Remarks
"Pretty sick & tired of the constant vilification, intentional mischaracterization, and public targeting of @IlhanMN coming from our caucus," the congresswoman said in defense of Ilhan Omar on Twitter.
AOC Calls Out Senate Democrats for 'Blocking Crucial Items' in Party Agenda
The New York progressive suggested efforts at bipartisan compromise allow policy to be "defined by a Republican minority that has not been elected to lead."
Have the Democrats Finally Had It With Ilhan Omar?
It appears that Omar's instigations may have finally gone too far for the establishment to ignore.
AOC Ramps Up Offensive Against Democratic Party, Calls Out GOP Talks
"Dems are burning precious time & impact negotiating w/GOP who won't even vote for a Jan 6 commission. McConnell's plan is to run out the clock," the progressive firebrand tweeted on Wednesday. "It's a hustle. We need to move now."
Marco Rubio Calls Val Demings an 'Extremist' After She Announces Senate Run
The Florida senator opened his video by saying, "I've always known that my opponent for the Senate was going to be a far-left, liberal Democrat."
AOC Blames U.S. Climate Policy for Migrants Fleeing Central America
She made the comments in response to Vice President Kamala Harris telling migrants not to cross over the border into the U.S.
Harris Sticks to 'Root Causes' Migration Stance, Doesn't Respond to Critics
"This is disappointing to see," Ocasio-Cortex said in a tweet.
AOC Slams U.S. Stance on Migrants, Says Kamala Harris Comments 'Disappointi
The vice president told potential immigrants not to come to the U.S. and that the country would enforce its laws.
AOC Accuses Joe Manchin of Supporting Republican 'Voter Suppression'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said that Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) had found an area of "common ground" with Republicans by supporting "voter suppression" on Monday.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Reignites Feud, Says AOC Should Care For Grandmother
Greene's comments came after the New York Demcorat tweeted about the plight of her grandmother and Puerto Ricans following Hurricane Maria in 2017.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Maya Wiley for New York Mayor
The progressive congresswoman announced her official endorsement of Wiley on Saturday at New York's City Hall.
Army Reserve Officer Who Campaigned in Uniform Is Under Investigation
"The U.S. Army Reserve follows the Department of Defense's long standing policy regarding service member involvement in partisan political campaigns to avoid the perception of DoD sponsorship, approval, or endorsement of any partisan political candidate, campaign, or cause," a spokesman said.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Pushing Biden to Cancel $50,000 Student Loan Debt
"We need to push him. I believe in full student loan debt cancellation," Ocasio-Cortez said. "But we have to push him to at the bare minimum a floor of $50,000 that Sen. [Elizabeth] Warren and Sen. [Chuck] Schumer have also advanced."
Pat Robertson Warns U.S. Will 'Suffer Curse' If Dems Don't Support Israel
"If the United States of America stopped supporting Israel...if you listen to what [the squad] is saying, and if the Democratic Party swings in that direction, and if the millennials lead America away from Israel, we as a nation will suffer the curse that God placed on those who would curse Abraham," Robertson said.
Bernie Sanders Calls Out Antisemitism Amid Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
"Please stand united against anyone who promotes hatred of any kind," Sanders tweeted.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Accuses AOC of 'Attacks on Jewish People'
Greene's latest inflammatory accusation against Ocasio-Cortez even suggested she is a "terrorist."
AOC Says There's 'No Room For Antisemitism' In Her Pro-Palestine Campaign
"Our critique is of Israel and their human rights abuses. This is not an excuse for anti-semitic hate crimes," Ocasio-Cortez tweeted.
AOC Says White Supremacy Has Become 'a Very Important Base' for GOP
"I don't think we've really internalized how much of that has been created through the subjugation of other people," Ocasio-Cortez said.
AOC Moves to Cut Israel Arms Sales as U.S. Blocks U.N. Ceasefire Vote
"At a time when so many, including President Biden, support a ceasefire, we should not be sending 'direct attack' weaponry to Prime Minister Netanyahu to prolong this violence," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said on Wednesday.
Chris Coons Says Democrats' Israel Position Is Not Framed by 'Far Left'
In response to a question from Fox News, host Dana Perino, Coons said, "Well, the Democrat position is only framed by those few far left quotes here on Fox."
Will Dems Rebuke the Squad for Parroting Hamas Talking Points?
President Joe Biden deserves credit for declaring that the United States supports Israel's right to defend 9 million-plus citizens from thousands of Iranian-supplied Hamas missiles.
Parkland Father Rips AOC for Comments on Israel: 'Shame on You'
"You are wrong and either showing a lack of understanding or something more intentional veering on anti Semitism," Guttenberg told Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter.
These Progressive Democrats Have Spoken Out Against Israel's Actions
Progressive lawmakers have called on the Biden administration to take harsher action against Israel over conflict in Gaza.
Swalwell Slams Greene for 'Stalking' AOC: 'I've Convicted People for Less'
"She just needs to let it go. She's just not that into you Marjorie Taylor Greene. I'm sorry," said Swalwell, a former prosecutor.
Biden, Pelosi Isolated on Israel as Democrats Rally Around Palestinians
As Democratic leaders have backed Israel's "right to defend itself," a vocal faction of the party has slammed Israel's treatment of Palestinians.
AOC Calls Marjorie Taylor Greene 'Deeply Unwell' as Feud Escalates
U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez thinks her Republican colleague, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, is "deeply unwell," and "clearly needs some help," amid Greene's increasingly aggressive demands for a debate between the two.
AOC and Marjorie Taylor Greene Clash Becomes Metaphorical Bar Fight
The controversial GOP representative is said to have confronted AOC outside the House chamber this week and accused her of supporting "terrorists."
Rashida Tlaib Accuses Israeli PM Netanyahu of 'War Crimes'
The Democratic congresswoman said violence and oppression of Palestinians has been "enabled and supported" by Israel's prime minister.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Confrontation Explained
Marjorie Taylor Greene shouted at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outside the House chamber, calling her a "terrorist sympathizer."
Adam Kinzinger Defends AOC, Suggests Greene Can't 'Handle' Her Emotions
"It seems some just want attention," the Illinois Republican tweeted.
